Kuwait 'raises government efficiency' in face of $31.5bn deficit

Kuwait has implemented a number of economic reforms to help tackle a projected a budget deficit of 9.5bn Kuwaiti dinars (KWD) ($31.5bn).

In a speech Anas al-Saleh, deputy prime minister, finance minister and acting oil minister, said changes involved “redrawing the state’s role in the economy and increase the role of the private sector” and “raising the efficiency of public administration and financial management”.